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Overview

Frankston sits 54 km south‑east of Melbourne’s CBD on the eastern shore of Port Phillip, where its clean, popular beach and the newly‑developed waterfront provide a relaxed seaside lifestyle. The suburb is the administrative heart of the City of Frankston, home to 37,331 people (2021 Census), and offers a vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, the Frankston Arts Centre, the McClelland Gallery, large retail precincts such as Bayside Shopping Centre and the Frankston Power Centre, plus health and aquatic facilities like the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

Transport links are extensive: Frankston railway station anchors a bus terminus that serves the City of Frankston and regional Stony Point line, while nearby Leawarra station adds further rail access. The EastLink tollway and Peninsula Link freeway connect the suburb quickly to Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Housing is dominated by separate houses (73.4 % of dwellings in 2021), with a growing apartment stock (6.1 %) and semi‑detached homes; 25.7 % own outright, 32.6 % are mortgaged and the median house price was $390,000 in 2015, reflecting Frankston’s reputation as an affordable, well‑served residential hub.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.